Apple Cake Recipe: Moist and Spiced
Classic Apple Cake with moist, spiced flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled diced apples
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: Powdered sugar fresh apple slices
- Suggested Pairings: Hot coffee whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 9-inch round pan.
- Toss apples with lemon juice.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, spices, and salt.
- Beat butter, sugars; add eggs, vanilla, sour cream; mix in dry ingredients, apples; taste and adjust.
- Bake 40–45 min; cool 10 min, transfer to rack.
- Serve on a white ceramic stand with powdered sugar, apple slices, coffee, and cream.
Notes
- Use tart apples for balance.
- Store at room temp for 2 days, fridge for 5 days, or freeze for 2 months.
- Try gluten-free or caramel variation.
- Pair with chai.